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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.23, 1,302.14 and 523.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.23, 1,302.14 and 523.77 is: 783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.23 : 1,302.14 = 523.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.23/1,302.14 = 523.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.23x = 1,302.14 × 523.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.23x = 682,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,019.25/870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.73

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